Stable Security

• Trainers must ensure workers are issued with all necessary personal protective equipment (“PPE”), are trained in correct usage & selection of PPE and use PPE where required. PPE must comply with relevant Australian Standards where applicable.
• All aspect of the Trainer’s stable operations have been self-audited using the RNSW “Stables Inspection Checklist” and are compliant in respect of each category:
  • Outdoors Areas
    • Work Environment
    • Floors & horse walking areas
    • Stable doorways, yard & paddock gates
    • Boxes, yards & paddocks, laneways
    • Tracks & paddocks where horse are worked
  • Ancillary Rooms
    • Storage room & tack room
    • Feed room
    • Toilets, washrooms & staff rooms
  • Grounds, amenities & stairways
    • Grounds & amenities
    • Ladders & steps
    • Stairways (if applicable)
  • Electricity source, fire equipment & security
    • Power outlets, cords & boards
    • Fire equipment
    • Security management
  • Work Practices, machinery & tools
    • Work Practices – Trainers & workers
    • Use & storage of tools, machinery & equipment
  • Tack & Gear, Chemicals
    • Tack & Gear
    • Chemicals (including veterinary products)
  • Download the “Stables Inspection Checklist”

• Where non-compliance(s) is recorded, immediate rectification must be implemented by the Trainer.
• In accordance with provisions of the Rules of Racing, RNSW Stewards can carry out stable inspections for verification purposes.